Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Cardiopulmonary ($10K Sign-on Bonus $5 Relo)
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Cardiopulmonary ($10K
Sign-on Bonus $5 Relo) at Christus Health summary: The Certified
Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care for critically and
non-critically ill patients across all hospital areas, performing
technical and diagnostic procedures under physician guidance.
Duties include airway management, ventilator operation, drug
delivery, patient assessment, and emergency response, with
additional responsibilities like equipment maintenance and
participation in quality surveys. Licensure as a Respiratory Care
Practitioner and certifications such as CRT, BLS, and ACLS are
required, with opportunities for leadership roles and advanced
therapeutic procedures. Description • This position qualifies for a
$10K Sign-on Bonus $5 Relocation if applicable. Summary:
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and
chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the
direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs various
technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all
areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes
respiratory care plans. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of
the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Include, but are not limited to: -
Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; - Airway management
including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning; - Delivery of
aerosolized drugs; - Ventilator management (i.e.: setup and
operation); - Oral hygiene; - Airway retaining device placement and
maintenance; - Airway support device management including BiPAP and
CPAP devices; - Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
- Chest film analysis; - Bloodgas collection and analysis; - EKG
analysis; - Accurate and complete documentation; - Cleaning and
stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary; - Participate in
CAP and JC surveys. • RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in
the capacity of Team Leader. • Advanced practice skills may
include: - Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO
and HeO2; - Pulmonary Function Testing; - Bronchoscopy assist; -
Hemodynamic Monitoring; - Waveform analysis; - Nocturnal SpO2
evaluation (Desaturation Studies); Job Requirements:
Education/Skills • See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience • 2 – 3 years of experience preferred Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications • RCP License in the state of
employment required • BLS required • CRT thru the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC) required In accordance with the CHRISTUS
Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy,
all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications
for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Position Requirements: Education/Skills • None Experience • None
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • Current ACLS
certification required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type: Full Time Keywords: Certified Respiratory Therapist,
pulmonary care, ventilator management, respiratory therapy, patient
assessment, airway management, critical care, BLS certification,
ACLS certification, respiratory care procedures
Keywords: Christus Health, Victoria , Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Cardiopulmonary ($10K Sign-on Bonus $5 Relo), Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
